Empirical Research Project (Psychology)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PSGY4031 | Psychology | 4 | 40 | Summer UK |
- Code
- PSGY4031
- School
- Psychology
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 40
- Semesters
- Summer UK
Summary
Empirical research project.
Target Students
Masters (conversion) in psychology students.
Co-requisites
Modules you must take in the same academic year, or have taken in a previous year, to enrol in this module:
Classes
Contact time: supervision 7 hours, self-study: approximately 290 hours.
Assessment
- 100% Project 1: Research report of 6000-8000 words
Assessed by end of summer vacation
Educational Aims
The project is designed to provide students with the opportunity to engage in, and learn from, supervised project work in their chosen field of study. Objectives: On completion of this module, students should be able to: Design, manage, analyse and write a report on an empirical study; Appreciate the ethical implications of such a study; Understand the social, psychological and research management skills necessary for the successful completion of such a study.Learning Outcomes
Transferable skills include:
Cognitive Skills: problem-solving, analysis & synthesis, creative thinking, independence of thought, critical evaluation and independent learning.
Professional Skills: teamwork, networking, written communication, project design and management, time management, professional/ethical conduct and academic reporting.
Technical Skills: expanding knowledge using library and internet-based facilities. Enhancing self-learning through the use of the School's intranet (Moodle web sessions, i.e. virtual supervision and student peer support).